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'A fever dream of a novel. Fuelled by sapphic femgore, it's sick and sultry, and a deeply beguiling masterclass in the perverse; I couldn't put it down!' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb'Devilishly addictive and delightfully gory from an exciting new voice in literary horror. Northanger Abbey meets Saltburn' Christine Anne Foley, author of BodiesScullery drudge Ann longs to become a lady's maid. Ann can't quite remember how or when she arrived at the grand Ropner Hall, but she loathes spending her days toiling in the dank kitchen. When a chance meeting with Ropner's Lady Charlotte leads to the opportunity to become her personal maid, Ann is convinced she has finally escaped her own version of hell. But has she? As Ann's new life above stairs takes a sinister twist, will it turn out that the terrors lurking up there are worse than the devils she knows belo? essie Elland's deeply visceral debut is a dark and twisted tale of ambition and desire. Are you brave enough to enter Ropner Hall?'Disgustingly beautiful and sharp with shame. The Ladie Upstairs is an addictive, feverish and strangling read' Charlotte Paradise, author of Overspill'Beautiful prose, unforgettable characters, and a strange, twisty, dreamlike plot' Lauren Wilson, author of The Goldens

Levák Bob je na svobodě! Ovšem tentokrát hodlá sekat dobrotu (a tím nemyslíme, že by chtěl naporcovat Barta). Po pár pracovních debaklech se ale rozhodne založit školu zločinu, zdroj vzdělání pro budoucí kriminálníky. Účastníci jsou Jimbo, Dolph, Kearney, Nelson… a Bart Simpson?

Největší drsňák vesmíru, nezastavitelný lovec lidí, uctívač metalu a starého dobrého násilí – Lobo! Tenhle borec (hostující i ve filmu Supergirl) přichází se svou komiksovou sérií! Ano, čtete správně, přichází pořádná porce psychopatického parchanta! Ve sbírce akčních a totálně destruktivních příběhů, v ikonické kresbě a špičkovém překladu, dostane Lobo za úkol chytit mafiánského účetního, bude bojovat s vlkodlaky, řidiči náklaďáků, opicemi, servírkami, desperády i gangem zuřivých motorkářek vedených Múmyjí Kabrhellovou. S týmem vyvrhelů vyrazí na smrtící misi (hlavně pro ty vyvrhely), a navíc zjistí, jak skvělý kšeft je zařídit si církev (jen kdyby ho neprudili ti věřící). Bude to jízda – nic pro slabé povahy!

‘Intelligent, darkly humorous and brilliantly written’ STANLEY TUCCI ‘This is Elizabeth Day's writing at its finest’ DOLLY ALDERTON ‘A tantalising portrait of privilege and power’ THE TIMES In this compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried scandals, one British establishment family comes face to face with the consequences of privilege and the true cost of power. Martin and Ben were friends for decades – best friends, Martin would have said – before the terrible events at Ben’s 40th birthday party tore them apart. So when Martin receives a surprise invitation back into the inner sanctum of the dazzling Fitzmaurice family after seven years of silence, he can’t resist the chance to get his revenge. Ben might be touted as the next Prime Minister, but it’s Martin who knows where the bodies are buried … With everyone watching, the stage is set for a reckoning. It's time for Martin and Ben to confront what love truly means when everything – family, power and loyalty – is on the line. ‘Speaks truth to power in such an entertaining, gripping way’ MARIAN KEYES ‘This timely story about the abuse of power is one of those books you just want to inhale in one go’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘Gorgeously written, utterly compelling, and full of characters you will love and hate – and also love to hate’ SARA COLLINS ‘The thinking person’s thriller. Part Highsmith, part Waugh … A superbly gripping plot’ LUCY FOLEY

From the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun comes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated, Bím Blake's Hot Takes is perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Lottie Brooks and Cringe Club. ‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good‘Authentic, funny and painfully real.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearHi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I've just started high school and here’s my hot take on it: Year Seven is a LOT harder than I thought! I’ve realised my school skirt is way too long, my pencil case is way too uncool, my boobs are way too big and the new boy (who’s the son of popstar parents!!!) is way too cute for my liking . . . If that wasn’t bad enough, tell me why my dad has been acting weirder than usual. He’s been making TikToks (cringe!), experimenting in the kitchen (I call it attempted murder!) and he’s even started exercising . . . It must be tough being over forty! Add into the mix a trio of annoying older brothers (yes, I have three – pray for me!), a duo of feuding aunts, one friend mishap and a huge helping of drama and you have a recipe for chaos. Welcome to my life!Praise for Bím Blake's Hot Takes:‘Funny, warm and relatable – the perfect book for tweens moving up into year seven.’ Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B. U. G. ‘A witty, wonder of a book!’ Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy‘Relatable, funny and heartwarming! Bím Blake is sure to be everyone’s new favourite fictional best friend.’ Sharna Jackson, author of High Rise Mystery‘Brilliantly funny, full of heart, and the storyline had me hooked from the start – I couldn’t put it down!’ Abigail Balfe, author of This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson‘Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, this fun new diary-style book with its fantastic cast of characters gives us a window into family, friendships, feelings and the very messy business of transitioning to secondary school.’ Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Hari Kumar, Ultimate Superstar‘Honest, heartfelt and incredibly relatable, perfect for readers navigating the emotional rollercoaster of starting secondary school.’ Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm‘Full of relatable embarrassments, drama and friendships, it’s packed with humour and warmth.’ Claire Linney, author of the Time Tub Travellers series‘Funny, witty and heartwarming with gorgeous illustrations.’ Diana Anyakwo, author of My Life as a Chameleon

The bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20's engaging and practical guide to how to become lucky, based on her classes at Stanford University and her popular TED talk. Much of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions and consistent efforts. As Tina Seelig shared in her popular TED Talk, luck is like the wind, constantly blowing, often unpredictable, and always in motion. To catch the winds of luck, you need to construct your sail by doing the internal work that sets the stage for success; recruit your crew by bringing others along; and hoist your sail by acting in ways that lead you closer to your goals. With these practical tools in hand, the winds of luck carry you toward the future you dream to live. What I Wish I Knew About Luck is filled with memorable examples, personal anecdotes, and behavioral science research. You will learn: how to stay steady in turbulent watershow to sail past your limitshow to see problems as opportunitieshow to build ladders to larger winshow to clear clutter on your path to successhow to turn setbacks into stepping stoneshow luck is amplified over the course of a lifetime As a professor at Stanford University, with expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Seelig teaches her students how to see and seize opportunities, especially those hidden in plain sight. Opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be discovered!Praise for WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK "This book takes the mystery out of luck with actionable techniques that create powerful magnets for opportunity." — Matt Abrahams, Host, Think Fast Talk Smart "Tina Seelig’s book taught me that while fortune is random, luck is a system you can nurture, optimize, and maximize." — Alberto Savoia, author of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed"Tina Seelig lays out the hidden mechanics of luck, and how to harness them to create extraordinary results." — Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma MythPRAISE FOR TINA SEELIG "A mega-classic...Whether you're starting your career or are in the thick of it, the bold ideas in this book will steel your spine and fire your imagination." - Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive“Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!”— Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Think Remarkable“Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her." — Miami Herald“It’s almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig’s book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams.”— Santa Cruz Sentinel“Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading.”— Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule“Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike.”— David Kelley, Founder IDEO“Tina is the most inspirational creativity voice I know. Her book is much better than a whack on the side of your head. It’s a whack on the side of your soul!” — Geoffrey Moore, author of Zone to Win“Anybody who wants to live an entrepreneurial life filled with purpose and passion needs to read this book. It’s chockfull of practical tools and tips to bring out the best in each of us.” — Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and author of The Rise of the Rest“This is a great guide to moving in more exciting, creative, and fulfilling directions, written by a person who is an expert at doing so. But if Tina Seelig had known any more when she was 20, the world probably could not now contain h

The definitive biography of one of the most critically acclaimed and enigmatic groups of all time. When Mark Hollis died suddenly in 2019 aged 64, he left behind a slim but perfectly formed collection of Talk Talk albums, one solo album in twenty-three years and an ever-burgeoning mystique which only continues to grow with each passing year. The band’s reputation is formed on the imperious run of three albums released between 1986 and 1991, yet Hollis and the band remain a carefully shrouded mystery. For the first time, Graeme Thomson seeks to unpick this knottiest of musical locks and understand the other world of Talk Talk.

'Kathy Biggs reminds me of Alan Bennett… she walks the fine line between humour and utter sadness in a way that is very rare' JAN NEWTON When you're feeling lost at sea, what will it take to guide you home? Grace lives with her father Jack on their crumbling family farm in Wales. Jack, who has dementia, lost his son Michael in a tragic accident at sea many years ago. Each night he is soothed by an old recording of the shipping forecast, lulled to sleep by the belief that Michael is safe. And while he sleeps, Grace wonders how she ended up back here, caring for her father rather than living her own life. One day, a young woman turns up on their farm, claiming to be Michael’s daughter. But how can this be, seeing as he died before she was born? United by this shared flicker of hope, the unlikely trio embark on a journey from the Welsh valleys to Whitby, which will change all their lives forever…

"Jacobsen can make almost anything catch the light . . . One of Norway's greatest writers on the working class" Times Literary SupplementThey're a gang without a name - Olav, Carl, Roar, Jan and Vidar - teenage boys growing up in a working-class area of Oslo under the shadow of Nazi occupation. They live in poverty but earn a crust by creatively swindling their fellow citizens, falsifying documents and stealing like magpies. And they don't shy away from targeting the Enemy, either. But everything changes when Carl's father hands him a secret map and a German password, just hours before he's taken away by the Quisling police - only to return in a coffin. And when Olav's father also disappears, the gang come to see that they are caught up in something far more serious than their usual petty crimes. Taking in love, death, betrayal and tragedy, The Unworthy is the latest masterpiece from Roy Jacobsen, author of the International Booker-shortlisted The Unseen. It shines a light on a brutal aspect of the war rarely explored in fiction, and every sentence is imbued with decades of accumulated wisdom from a writer who had his own brushes with the law in his youth. Translated from the Norwegian by Don Bartlett and Don Shaw

Discover Tiger Woods’s childhood path to dominance and the origins of his downfall. There are two Tiger Woods: the man who won fifteen majors and broke numerous golf records, and the billionaire whose personal flaws destroyed his reputation. But there is another story to tell: “Project Tiger,” the plan his father orchestrated to make his son the greatest golfer ever and a world-changing savior. The demands were extraordinary. The impact, permanent. In Project Tiger, veteran golf journalist Gavin Newsham mines his extensive interviews with Tiger’s coaches, classmates, girlfriends, and competitors for stories that refine our perception of Tiger’s enigmatic character and legacy. Young Tiger succeeded despite many conflicts, especially weekly vitriolic, racist hate mail in greater quantities than any other athlete alive today. Although Tiger had the talent to swing golf clubs before his first birthday, it was his father’s drill-sergeant coaching that motivated him, driving him with fear and into obsession. Tiger emotionally detached as he rapidly ascended, a volatile perseverance that erupted in entitlement, arrogance, and selfishness. In Project Tiger, readers witness golf’s most sensational prodigy develop the unique traits that led him to the pinnacle of success, and also doomed him, and understand how his trajectory brings him full circle, training his son, Charlie Woods, with a different, loving approach to the game.

The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time. In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you’re offered something irresistible – not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love . . . In Before I knew I loved you, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential. In this book, we meet:- The girl who wishes to make amends with the mother she never accepted- The man who waited for a reply from his girlfriend, and never heard from her- The woman anxious to travel ahead to know what her future holds- The student who travels back to meet his father again, who passed away many years before. Yet the same rules always apply – you must return before the coffee gets cold. And while it does, memories are revisited, people are changed forever, and the enduring power of love transcends the boundaries of time. The sixth book in the phenomenal, bestselling series, translated from Japanese, Before I knew I loved you asks the irresistible question: what would you do if you were offered the chance to go back in time?

‘I read it in one sitting!’ ? reader review SHE’S A FAN Melody runs a fan account for TV’s hottest regency romance actor, Griff Beckett. But when one of the photos she posts shows Griff in a romantic position with an unknown woman, angry fans turn on Melody and accuse her of the ultimate fan betrayal: posting a fake picture. HE’S A CELEBRITY Hurt and angry, Melody sets out to prove the photo is real and their favourite actor is no longer single…until, instead of a girlfriend, she finds a missing person report. AND HE’S…KIDNAPPED SOMEONE? It should be a job for the authorities, but nobody will take Melody seriously. She'll have to team up with her internet friends, and a (distractingly sexy) journalist, Levi, to save the day. Can Melody solve the case, save the girl, and get her dream man in the process? The perfect sexy and thrilling rom-com for fans of Butcher & Blackbird and Love in the Time of Serial Killers

A heartening rhyming picture book that celebrates the natural world with a vocabulary-rich story from award-winning, bestselling author Lucy Rowland and illustrations sparkling with joy from Craig Shuttlewood. In a MYSTICAL wood stood a MAGICAL tree - the home of BRILLIANT Magpie. From her nest, Magpie listens to the wonderful words of her fellow woodland animals. Words with a sparkle, a shimmer, a shine, entwined in her nest in the tree. She gathered them up and giggled, "They're mine - these sparkling words just for me!"But eventually, the other animals stay quiet so their words aren't being whisked away. Only then does Magpie realise that the silent wood doesn't glitter in the same way as before. After a storm destroys Magpie's nest, and sends her stash of sparkling words zooming back out into the forest, she finally learns that it is unity, kindness and sharing language that makes the words sparkle. This lyrical story effortlessly weaves exciting vocabulary alongside important themes of sharing, kindness and teamwork, encouraging readers to find the fun in literacy and share sparkling words with each other. This powerful picture book is perfect for story time and children's language development. The ideal bookshelf companion to The Lost Words, The Word Collector and The Pencil.

Egér-sziget egyik távoli szegletében, áthatolhatatlan rózsabokrok között különös palota rejtőzik. Trappolával és Tea húgommal felkerekedtünk, hogy megfejtsük a titkait. 100 kulcs és 100 ajtó várt ránk, és egy fantasztikus felfedezés, amire egyikünk sem számított... A Mulatságos történetek sorozat köteteiben Geronimo Stilton meséli el kalandjait. És ő aztán tényleg soha nem unatkozik! Családjának és barátainak köszönhetően gyakran keveredik igazán bajuszborzoló, ám mindig extraegeresen mulatságos események középpontjába.

A Grillázsvarázs Cukrászda egy kis időre a könyvek otthona lett. Bárki behozhatta a könyvét és választhatott helyette egy másikat. Az egyik kötet különleges üzenetet rejtett. Vajon ki írhatta, és kinek? A rejtély megoldása ránk várt! A Cinnfordi kalandok sorozat kötetei öt egérlányról szólnak: Colette, Nicky, Pamela, Paulina és Violet - ők Tea Angyalai! A Cinnford Egyetemen találkoztak, ahová a világ legkülönbözőbb tájairól érkeznek diákok. Ők öten elválaszthatatlan jó barátok lettek, együtt tanulnak, és együtt töltik a szabadidejüket. Cinnfordban az élet mindig tartogat meglepetéseket! A tanórák és sportversenyek mellett mély barátságok és szívet dobogtató szerelmek fűszerezik a hétköznapokat. Ezekről a kalandokról, Tea Angyalainak álmairól és érzéseiről mesélnek a történetek.

A man on the edge. A woman hell-bent on revenge. A cheating husband. A desperate wife. A property empire on the brink of collapse. A family at loggerheads. A predator hiding in plain sight. Who will sink and who will swi? ll is not as it seems aboard a billionaire’s superyacht in this addictive, twist-filled thriller

A compelling, dramatic and deeply psychological story of youthful love and trapped hopes set in the startling landscape of the far North. First published by Jonathan Cape in 1926, this centenary edition celebrates a major talent and the work of one of Scotland’s most important and neglected writers. The wide-open skies, fierce seas and the ever-changing weather of Scotland’s farthest reaches, provides the setting for this gripping and emotionally acute study of young love and youthful ambition and the constraints and violence of a traditional community. Maggie and Ivor struggle to connect in a world that seems fixed on keeping them apart. The Grey Coast is a magnificent novel of land and the people who live upon it. Timeless, uncompromising and exhilarating, this is a work that marks the arrival of a startling new talent. It introduces a host of compelling characters and way of life that – though vastly different to our present age – demand our attention as much now as ever. Gunn is a major Scottish writer with an international reputation; this beautiful new edition aims to re-establish him as a central figure in Scottish letters.

Sunday Times bestselling author with insider F1 paddock access reveals the behind-the-scenes story of Sir Lewis Hamilton’s sensational move to Ferrari and his onward journey with the team. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was the F1 story of the decade. And now his progress is coming under the intense scrutiny of his 40+ million social media followers, the passionate tifosi and the world’s media, as he fulfils his boyhood dream of driving for the legendary Italian team that has been in the sport since its inception. Drawing on his own first-hand observations and expertise, journalist Ben Hunt uncovers the politics, the strategy, the ambition and raw emotion behind this historic coming together of two icons, and he takes us trackside for a riveting, race-by-race look at how it’s all working out. Hunt tells the inside story of what it is proving to be the British sporting superstar's final roll of the dice to win that record eighth world title, capturing in real time the thrills and challenges of Hamilton's campaign with the Scuderia team to rewrite the record books and make history.

Crackling with intelligence and wit, a critical memoir about how nihilism might just get you through. ‘Here is how I start: I read Nietzsche. I read Nietzsche in bed, with a chest cold. I highlight things in green and draw exclamation marks in the margins. I text friends. You wouldn’t expect I could be having so much fun reading Nietzsche, I tell them. They are worried about their children, about lockdown, about money, about their marriages. I am reading Nietzsche, I repeat. I text them quotes from Nietzsche. They do not reply.’ Gemma Parker’s parents were impulsively itinerant, and her literary heroes were utterly committed to following their muse, dashing into foreign lands and up mountainsides. To write properly about nihilism, she herself surely needs to go to Paris! But she’s stuck – by a job, by children, then by covid.  Nietzsche says that to be worth anything at all, art – and life – needs to break all rules and work itself out from scratch. As Parker reads the great philosopher’s work more deeply – and that of other celebrated nihilists Camus and Beckett – she discovers the life-affirming magic of believing nothing matters. And to find a way of being free, even at home.  Both witty and wise, funny and profound, The Mother is Restless opens up fresh ways of thinking about life, for fans of Rachel Cusk, Maggie Nelson and Olivia Laing.